Ryan FowlerEuropcar Mobility Group UK has introduced Flex Model Choice, a flexible rental solution designed to help fleet managers respond to rapid changes in electric vehicle technology without locking into lengthy lease agreements.
Flex Model Choice allows businesses to book specific makes and models from Europcar’s BEV and PHEV fleet for a minimum of 3 months and up to 12 months at a fixed monthly rate.
This enables employers to plan vehicle allocation and forecast Benefit-in-Kind tax costs more accurately while avoiding early exit fees.
Tom Middleditch, head of electric mobility at Europcar, said: “The pace of change in electric vehicle technology is impressive; every new model that comes out brings better battery life and charging performance as well as a host of other driver benefits. The challenge for fleet managers is what to commit to – and when.
“Flex Model Choice gives businesses access to the latest BEV and PHEV models, without the long term commitments and early exit penalties of leasing.
“Renting also means they will have access to the latest electric vehicle technology, rather than being stuck with a model for 3 or more years that is quickly surpassed.
“And, crucially, by being able to book the specific make and model, it is ideal for salary sacrifice schemes where the BiK needs to be forecast accurately.”
Vehicles are typically available within 5 working days and include options such as the Ford Kuga PHEV, Jeep Avenger BEV, BMW iX2 BEV and Peugeot E-3008 BEV. Nationwide delivery, collection, ongoing maintenance, and Road Fund License are included, along with replacement vehicles when required.
“We know that more and more businesses want to make sustainable mobility choices, but they have to balance doing the right thing with cost,” added Middleditch. “We have therefore priced Flex Model Choice competitively to make it a good fit for a wide variety of business use cases.”
